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You can now confirm your benefits by SMS!

How often has it happened that you were in a hurry and quickly needed to check your medical aid benefits? This can now be done by SMS.Read more ›

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4 February - World Cancer Day

Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. WHO estimates that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 without intervention. Read more ›

7-14 February: STI/Condom Week

Sex is a subject that many South Africans prefer not to talk about or discuss with their children. This is understandable as we regard sex as a very private matter. However, with so many people getting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases we now need to change our attitude and start learning to talk about sex and how to avoid or treat these diseases, some of which are dangerous and can even kill. Read more ›

7-14 February: Pregnancy Awareness Week

It is difficult to put into words the joy of anticipating motherhood. Pregnancy alters so much in a woman's life, gifting her with a natural miracle and that 'healthy glow'. But along with the positive changes can come some difficult ones such as physical discomfort and a ride on the emotional rollercoaster. Studies have shown that by empowering themselves with knowledge, women can significantly benefit their own health during pregnancy as well as that of their child.Read more ›

19 February: Healthy Lifestyles awareness day

Your doctor is concerned about your health and says you need to make some changes in your life: Start a healthy diet, exercise a litte, stop smoking, and more. You also walked away from your appointment with him with some medication to take. Perhaps you're wondering: why can't medicine alone do the trick? Does lifestyle really make a difference?Read more ›

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Eunice's cancer journey

Read the story of Eunice Sanders, a young South African who relates her story of battling breast cancer.Read more ›

New treatment for early lung cancer

Patients with early stage, non-small cell lung cancer who are not able to undergo surgery, now have a highly effective treatment option. Physicians say that option, radical stereotactic radiosurgery performed with CyberKnife, leads to a 100% overall survival after three years in patients with good lung function before treatment. Read more ›

Obesity could lead to renal cell cancer: BJUI

Being obese could lead to a greater risk of developing the most common form of renal cell cancer, according to research in the January issue of the UK-based urology journal BJUI. Read more ›

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